Turn an ordinary four patch block into an interesting block. Disappearing 4,9,16 and many, many twist turn variations. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. And if you make a quilt with one of these disappearing blocks, you can get some lovely secondary patterns emerging too, like my disappearing 9 patch quillow pattern available here. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers. You can make it using 2 colours and a background colour or just 1 colour and. To make the disappearing fourpatch block, youll need four equalsized squares. If you are brandnew to quilting, be sure to check out my beginning quilting series for all the basics on supplies, cutting, piecing, and quilting.
Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions. A double disappearing nine patch quilt makes for another great baby quilt gift. Press the seam allowances in opposite directions, then join the pairs to make a fourpatch unit. Layer cakes make a delicious disappearing four patch quilt. The disappearing 4patch or 4 to 9patch starts with a 4patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. You will be following the same rules as the original disappearing 9 patch. The blocks are set on point to make the quilt even more interesting. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8. If you can double the disappearing ninepatch you could triple or even quadruple it.
In case you want to start with different sizes for your beginning patches, i figured out the formula for other sizes of dd9p size of the small blocks x. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. I was so controlled that i made all the four squares first. Is double disappearing nine patch the right name or is someone out there calling it something else. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. Make sure to remove pins as you go and to double check your seams that they are laying flat by running your finger underneath the seam right before you sew across it. The disappearing four patch quilt pattern is brought to you by missouri star quilt co they specialize in quick and easy quilting tutorials just like this one. Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your ninepatch blocks, ill show you how. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design learn more about the blocks history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt.
If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. Disappearing four, nine, 16 patches and twist and turn variations. The regular disappearing 9 patch and the disappearing 9 patch criss cross. Arrange one set of nine so it has darker squares at the outer corners i call this a positive ninepatch, and one set so it has lighter colors at the corners a negative ninepatch. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4patch design in many places. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. Make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. Place your 7inch yellowlimegreen square in the center and the 4 7inch low volume squares in the middle edge positions. Workshop double disappearing 9patch variations this is an all day 6 hour workshop for up to 24 participants. Scrap double four patch quilt block tutorial susies.
Turnabout patchwork double disappearing nine patch. Cut one inch from each side of center seam vertically and horizontally. Turnabout patchwork double disappearing nine patch back in january, i gave you a sneak peek of a project i was working on. I hope you have been inspired and have fun making some impressive yet easy quilt blocks. How to make a double disappearing 4 patch block block size 8 square. Very easy to make, but looks quite impressive when done. Double four patch quilt macys bedspreads and quilts. Then a diagonal line is drawn and the two layers are pinned together. The wonderful disappearing nine patchseems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Materials four 5 inch squares in contrasting fabrics. The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing ninepatch. Your double disappearing ninepatch is new to me and gives another dimension. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial start with 4 squares, sew together, cut and rearrange and sew together disappearing 4 patch tutorial sew unique for handmade baby quilts disappearing 4 patch tutorial with squares. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm packs best selection on the internet.
I added a half square triangle to a disappearing 4 patch block and it turned out quite nice. Watch for the new step thoughthats what gives this block and extra little bit of fun. I used scraps from my stash that i had collected over the years so nothing goes together they were just random pieces that were the right size. Press the seam allowances toward the green print squares. In the morning 3 hours, we will look at examples of four dd9p block variations. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block.
The blocks for this were leftover 9patches from the row by row quilt from last summer, mainly because they were too small for that quilt. I like how the stripes are thin and the four patch square in the middle is really tiny dark blue. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing fourpatch is simple to make using a plain background fabric together with plenty of fun prints. Double disappearing fourpatch quilt top betukbandi. Easy double 4 patch quilt block pattern the spruce. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Using the measurements in the size chart above cut your fabric accordingly. Making the disappearing four patch quilt block to make the disappearing four patch block, youll need four equalsized squares. This is another twist on a disappearing 9patch block variation i made sometime ago. If you start with 5 inch squares, you will use 7 inch squares for your second nine patch, and end up with a block that measures 10 inches, for a 9. Also known as a double d9p, as s ometimes the title can be a bit of a mouthful.
I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. Step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. Disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations.
Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. This pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. Scrap double four patch quilt block tutorial once i finish a project i like to cut up the scraps into usable sized pieces. Then, learn to create captivating color contrast as you sew disappearing fourpatch and diagonal fourpatch blocks. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics. This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern. Learn how to use purchased 5 charm squares or charm squares from your stash. Disappearing 9 patch tutorial another version of the disappearing 9 patch tutorial a different color scheme for the d9p quilt video tutorial.
This quick and simple quilting pattern will show you how to turn charm packs into a gorgeous four patch design that is sure to brighten your day. I wanted something which would come up quickly and use up some hand block printed muslin lying around in my stash for years. We used pink and orange fabrics on a lighter background, but you can choose any color combination youd like. A disappearing four patch block will be about two inches smaller than the simple 4 patch. If this is your first visit to the missouri star quilt cos quilters forum, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This image gallery named as double four patch quilt might be ideal solution for your decoration. Scrappy disappearing 9patch tutorial stitchery dickory dock.
The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812. I will continue the tutorial for anyone who comes across this post and wishes to make a double disappearing nine patch using charm squares. Perfect for a scrappy look and showingoff cute fabric. For this block i am using 1 12 squares and 2 12 squares of fabric scraps. Lay out each set of squares into two ninepatch blocks in colors that coordinate with each other. Apr 22, 2007 the disappearing 9 patch block is great.
If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. I cut whatever sized squares i can get out of the fabric. Its also a perfect block to make with charm squares. Traditional, transitioning to modern, modern, and improv. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with jenny doan of missouri star duration. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Two solid background squares and two charm squares the fabric is barcelona by zen chic for moda fabrics. In this interesting variation, a fabric square of contrasting color is placed over a nine patch quilt block. And two blocks with a little bit of colour in the corners. Its surprising how these pieces can accumulate just from scraps. This is a quick and easy block which is suitable for beginners. Created on a smaller scale, these blocks make up the most exciting designs, and with precuts, its all creative fun. How to make a double disappearing 9patch quilt block learn how to make a double disappearing 9 patch block. This double four patch quilt block pattern is easy to make.
I was doing some quilt bloghopping the other day when i saw this tutorial on how to take an ordinary four patch block, cut it up, and turn it into a cool new block that looks much more interesting than the original. Slide the 7inch quarters out to become the corners of a second nine patch. This variation of the simple four patch block is fun, versatile and can be made as scrappy as you like. One of the most versatile quilt patterns around, this list of pretty disappearing nine patches. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in. Simply put, a nine patch block is created and then sliced apart in a myriad of different cuts or with different color arrangements so it literally disappears and is replaced by four smaller units. Sliced on the diagonal instead of the traditional vertical and horizontal. Disappearing four patch quilt blocks disappearing four patch blocks. How to make a double disappearing 4patch block block size 8 square. Aug 15, 2011 is double disappearing nine patch the right name or is someone out. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. As the author has insert this image into four patch quilt post section, would ease you to find the perfect match of you decor desire.
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